News Young men at highest risk of schizophrenia linked with cannabis use disorder

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Young men at highest risk of schizophrenia linked with cannabis use disorder

NIDA
4 May 2023

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Young men with cannabis (marijuana) use disorder have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia,...

the study authors estimated that as many as 30% of cases of schizophrenia among men aged 21-30 might have been prevented by averting cannabis use disorder

Cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia are serious, but treatable, mental disorders that can profoundly impact people’s lives. People with cannabis use disorder are unable to stop using cannabis despite it causing negative consequences in their lives. Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality, and the symptoms of schizophrenia can make it difficult to participate in usual, everyday activities. However, effective treatments are available for both cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia. the study authors estimated that as many as 30% of cases of schizophrenia among men aged 21-30 might have been prevented by averting cannabis use disorder.

 

[ColoradoOpiateGirl]

I believe it. Former daily pot smoker of 20 years.

It. Is. Not. Harmless.

 

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People are always trying to polarize everything: it’s good or it’s not.
There are positives and negatives on both (created) sides.